Don’t Poke the Luna Novel - Chapter 144

I rose to my feet and began to pace, words spewing out like vomit. have a freaking lunatic after me, possibly even sending Rogues to kidnap me. Yet my father thinks I shouldn't be present during the interrogation just because I'm a girl. My future mother-in-law doesn't want me as Luna and won't allow her son to be Alpha because of me. All because they're worried you'll fail in the challenge against Tatum. So I'm holding everything back just by existing.

Then I thought by bonding with you I'd finally escape Martha's claws, be away from her verbal abuse, only to find out that was a dan lie. So yes, I fucking exploded, okay? I couldn't take it anymore. I'm not some damn doll that needs to be coddled. I've been training as a warrior my entire life. I've seen just as much as you have!

Just because I have female organs doesn't mean I don't deserve equal treatment!" Without thinking, I hurled my glass at the wall with all my strength Watching it shatter into hundreds of pieces felt like seeing a reflection of my broken heart. The rage inside me boiled like magma every word a roar torn from the depths of my soul. Years of built-up resentment and injustice finally burst through the dam. Ryder leaned forward, pushed his drink toward me, then leaned back again .

I stared at the glass, confusion overtaking all other emotions. "W-what?" My voice suddenly softened, the angry energy beginning to dissipate. "Have a drink," Ryder said calmly. "I don't want another drink." I could feel the anger draining from my body because I could sense his calmness. The half bottle of whiskey I'd downed earlier was doing its job too. My brain was starting to feel slightly fuzzy, but the emotional storm was slowly settling.

"Nobody's angry or upset," Ryder rested his head on his hand, watching me. "Why not?" I was confused, thinking I'd just slapped a Luna across the face. "Several reasons. First, you don't belong to that pack, and she clearly doesn't respect you. You have the right to handle it however you see fit. Second, she had it coming. Honestly, I'm surprised you didn't do it sooner." Ryder stood and walked over to me. He placed his hand on my shoulder, then ran it down my arm. "I'm proud of you.